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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
WANTED TO GO TO CONGRESS.
How Sunset Cox Gained Political
Footing in Now York.

An Albany correspondent Of the Brooklyn
Union tells good story of how Sunset Cox
obtained Il footing in politics in New YORK
city. 1t was in the days when Tweed was
political autocrat of the city, and before the
Boss broke away from the restraining grip or
Peter b. oweeny. and became involved IN the
rObberles that afterward made him SO Ia
nous,
"Mr. Cox ;" says the correspondent, was
comparatively unknown IN politics, at least
among those who lowered about headquar
tiers, and least OF all to the Boss himself. He
was DESTROYS of regaining seat IN Congress,
however, but having very few friends OF IN
huence he was at loss how to secure noml-
nation. On consultation with friends he as
certalned that there was but one way 10 WORK
Ito go and see the Boss. And go he dld.
That powerful official was seated In his New
York office. planning out the details OF the
coming campaign, when a neatly dressed
young man shocked rather timidly at his
door. The Sergeant at Arms opened it, and
perceiving the intruder, gruiiy asked, What
do yer want?
Tweed, if he Is at liberty" meekly remarked
the visitor.
We'll. he's engaged; but who wants to
see him" growled out the sentinel, appar-
emily impressed with the strangers earnest
ness.
"'Pease tell HIM. sir. that Samuel S. Cox
would like few minutes private converse
ton with him. replied the visitor, for the hrst
time revealing his identity.
ell, wait there and I'll ask If he Will see
YOU and the door was slammed in the face Of
the anxious aspirant for office.
pretty soon the sentinel returned, and,
roughly remarking, Mr.. Tweed will see you,'
ushed him into luxuriously furnished
apartment. Seated upon soft-cushloned
sofa was the bulky form Of Mr.. Tweed. Mr..
Cox, his knees almost knocking together with
fearand awe. could scarcely make known his
errand before the Boss pleasantly asked:
"'Well, young man, what can | do for youP
hat
Sunset piped out, L want to go to Congress-
1t was said in such a plaintlve tone that
the Boss heart was touched. He could not
restrain mis- rlslbites, however; so great, IN
deed, was his amusement that he nearly
laughed himself Off the sofa. AT last, having
partially recovered, the Boss cooked his eve
al his visitor and asked: so you want to go
to Congress, do you? Well, you're modest, to
say the least. Didn't yOn once represent an
Ohio district in Congress? What did you do
in the House at that timer"
"'Why.' replied Cox, hesitatingly; why, |
made them laugh
This answer again aroused the Boss
sense of the humorous, nd the fit of laughter
that followed shook the building.
"Well, to cut long story short, Sunset Cox
dated his political career in New York State
from that moment. He was slated, nominat-
ed and elected by big majority from the
district he now represents. After hearing
there was any truth in it. He smiled good
naturally, winked slyly and finally replied,
w ell. John. c0nfdentially, there Is Il good
deal more truth than fiction in 1t after all
But things have changed much since them.
he added"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
The BoodIemen More Honerul

Our dispatches yesterday stated that
the jury in the case of Cleary, the New
York Doodle Alderman, stood six for &C
quittal and six for conviction. IL this
statement is correct, the probabilities are
that Cleary will escape the penitentiary.
1t took about two weeks TO get the jury
end it would take much longer to get
another.
Three OF the Doodle Aldermen have been
convicted and several Others are wait
ing to be tfied. The failure to convict
Cleary would seem TO indicate either that
the testimony against him was not so
strong as that against those who have been
convicted, or else greater exertions were
made to secure his acquittai. lie is tho
janitor OF the Equitable Life Insurance
building, and has some very influential
friends who did not hesitate to declare
their belief in his innocence before his
trial began. What they said may have
had it's effect upon some of the jurors.
On account OF the mistriRl In Cleary's
case it will be more difficult 20 convict
others of the alleged Doodle Aldermen.
Public sentiment against them will be
less pronounced, and jurors inclined to-
ward leniency will not be slow TO take ad-
vantage of it. The mistrial may even
benefit sharp and Richmond, the alleged
bride giyers, by making it extremely diff
cult TO get the right sort of men for jurors.
Cleary is In much better financial con-
dition than ONeill was. O'Nelll was
too poor 10 employ lawyer, or at least
pretended to be-. Cleary testified that out
of his income ne was able to save between
5000 and 500 a month. Perhaps his law
yers, seeing a chance for good fee, made
a better defense Tor their client than
o'Neilrs did. One Of them certainly
made a great deal OF noise. The uncon-
victed boodlemen ought to be In better
spirits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
A BUSINESS AFFAIR.
The President Wastes No Time in Shak-
ing hands at Receptions

From Washington Letter in NeaO York Herald
The Presidents tri- weekly receptions have
two distinguishing qualities. One is the
number Of visitors, which is always large,
The other is the number of interesting incl
dents, which are never lacking. SO far as the
President himself is concerned the receptions
cannot fail to DC tircsome and unnteresting.
He enters the East room, where the crowd
has been congregated for an hour,
through a private door. His presence
is made known by the appearance of two
White House attaches, who form the audience
into line. When this is done the President
steps into the room, and, advancing to the
nearest person, extends his hand There is
no delay or nonsense about the ceremony.
The guests file past the Executive singly
through the door which he entered and out
into the vestibule. When the room has been
cleared the President returns to his apart
ments upstairs and settles down to his work
again precisely as any other government en-
pl0Ye does.
The President never negects these recep-
lions, except where imperative duties pre-
vent. He realizes that the people who attend
Will be disappointed If they fail to see him.
and eXerts h1mselfan many cases to avoid
dong so. The TWO classes of people whom he
greets most cordially are the old men and
women and the young children. The glddy
society girls and elegant young men of fashion
receive only BRIEF nod of recognition.
One OF the callers to-day was an old gentle
man who presented his wife, middle aged
woman, to the President in these words ::
MIR. President, this is my wife. Mirandv
My other two Wives met MIR. Hayes and Gen
Garfield. and Mirandy insisted on seeing you.
So thought in order to keep peace Il the
family, I'd better bring her on. You're a
married man, and of course you know how it
Is Yourself"
The President laughed good humoredly, but
declined to commit himself.
Several oflice seekers in the crowd tried to
chat with the President upon the subject
nearest their hearts, and waited until the
close of the reception for that purpc Sc. They
were, however. quickly spotted by the at
tendants and unccremOniOusly hustled out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

The question OF prohibition has caused
n great deal of i'll feeling in Michigan.
The other night, while the Methodist
church at Holly, in that State, was
crowded with people listening to speeches
by leading Prohibitioniste, the building
wac discovered to be on fire. Great con-
fusioA resulted, but the crowd managed
to Get out without anybody's being Sc
rIously injured. 1t is charged that the
fire was started by anti-Prohibitionists
II this be true 1t will strengthen the Pro-
hibitionists. The people OF this country
will not countenance incendiarism as a
means Of settling the prohibition ques-
ton, or any other question.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Snandauer. the Periurer.

Another Of the parties concerned In the
hanging of Mrs. Surratt has come to
grief. 1t will be remembered that when
that unfortunate woman was tried the
charge of being in the conspiracy which
resulted In the assassination OF President
Lincoln, Benjamin Spandauer was one OF
the principal witnesses against her. he
swore that on several occasions he had
seen John Wilkes Booth, Harold,
Spangler, and others OF the conspirators
conferring in Mrs. Surratts house. 1t
was thought at the time that if he had
not so sworn she would have been &C.
quilted, and it was also thought by many
that he perjured himself. The circum-
stances which have now caused him TO
come to griet will strengthen the belief
that he did.
Spandauer was arrested on March II
at Baltimore. He was a principal wit
ness in the divorce suit between one John
| Jansen and his wife. He testified in
Jansen'S behalf. In deciding in favor of
Mrs. Jansen the Judge said that he be-
lieved Spandauer had perjured himself
Immediately after 1t was discovered that
| hdu uOL OtlE PCiJuiCu
self, but that he bad offered two men 800
each TO follow his example. They refused
to accept his offer, and reported the
transaction TO Mrsa J anssn's lawyer. A
detective was atonce employed, and he
soon had Spandsuer in Jail.
Spandauer is about 55 years old and
has a villalnOus countenance. His
| picture has been in the rogues gallery at
Baltimore tor some time. He has several
times been arrested for playing confidence
games and on other charges. He has also
| been implicated in two or three cases
similar TO that OF the Jansen's, but bv
some means always managed to escape
punishment.
| There was another witness at the trial
| of Mrs. Surratt who also swore that he
had seen Booth and his fellow con
spirators comforting in her house. The
name OF this witness was Louis J.W eich-
mann. He died in very destitute cir
cumstances in Philadelphia about two
| years ago.
The h angling of Mrs. surrstt was re-
| garded by many as judicial crime, and
the misfortunes that some of those con-
cerned in it have suffered have been con-
sidered just retribution. The arrest of
| Spandauer Will revive interest In the
| celebrated case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Interest In railroad building is very
general throughout this State. About
every town of Importance is excited over
one or more projected roads. Griffin is
doing her best to help along the projected
road from Macon, Ca, TO Birmingham.
Ala. A few more subscriptions are
needed. The Griffin Sun in announcinga
meeting in the interest of the road. says:
Every arrangement has been perfected,
and the contracts for building the road
will be closed Immediately, provided
Griffin will increase her subscription.
Macon, Thomaston, and the other towns
along the proposed route, are anxious for
the road, and are ready and waiting to
respond literally"
If this road from Macon to Birming-
ham is built, and, also, the one from Sa-
vannah to Macon, by way of Dublin, Sa-
vauuah Will have two lines of road to the
coal and iron fields of Alabama.
There is good reason for thinking
that both roads will be built. ONLY
little more financial backing is needed to
insure the letting of contracts on the
Macon and Birmingham road. and the
statement was made day or two ago
that the New York parties who have be-
come interested in the Savannah, Dublin
and Western were about ready to begin
work upon it,
Another line to Birmingham would
certainly help Savannah. Indeed, there
are several other projected roads which
if built would contribute great deal to
Savannah's prosperity. Savannah's bust
ness men would consult their interests
by giving a little more encouragement to
projected roads in which Savannah is, to
a greater or less extent, interested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

The Republicans seem to be much agi-
tated over Senator Sherman's invasion Of
the South. This is especially true OF
those Republicans who support MIR.
Blaine. Senator Sherman and MIR. Blaine
have never been friends, and the refusal
OF the former to transfer his votes to the
latter in the Republican National Conven-
tion of 1850 made them bitter enemies. 1t
is probable that Mr.. Blaine will soon visit
the South. in order to counterfeit Senator
Sherman's influence among the Republi-
cans in this section.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
aNDEI TONEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEErINss-Forest City Gun Club; Work
angmens Union Association.
CENTRALLY LOCATED REsIDESCEs-C. ID.
Dorset.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENTS-Hel
Nv anted; Employment wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Board; Personal; miscellaneous
AUCTION Substituting Lots, frame
Dwelling, by ID. K. Kennedy.
bedroom SUITS, ETC.-H. NJ. Boley, Re
ceiver.
AMUsEMBNrs-Lecture by "Bill Arp I'M
vA,er Auspices of Young Mems Christian AS
sociation.
PURE OLIVE OLA. NJ. & c. w. West
LANDS FOR SALE-Florlda Land and Colo
0hization Co.. Sanford, South Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

John A. Logan, the son OF the late Sem
ator Logan, ought to be a happy man.
He was married at Youngstown, o., on
Tuesday night TO the daughter of a
Standard Oil millionaire, c. II. Andrews,
and among the presents were deed to a
800, 900 house and lot and $50, 600 worth Of
bonds. Young Logan is to engage in
business with his father-in.law and make
a beginning toward becoming a mil
lionaire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

In New York about 100 newspaper men
are knights of Labor. Other knights
are dissatisfied with the fact, and wish to
have all newspaper men expelled. An
officer of District Assembly 40 SAYS that
the objection to newspaper men is based
on what Henry George calls "inIellectual
slavery" That is, while the newspaper
men think with the knights of Labor
they write against the order. The same
officer says that as far as he Is personally
concerned he would like to see the news
paper men join the order. intelligence,
heart, and sentiment, he thinks, arr
needed, 90 that "the new revolution may
come in with the "carol of the lark" rath-
er than with "the rattle OF the drum"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Rector Charles w. Ward. of Eng,

Rector Charles W. Ward, of Engle-
wood, n. j., who shot his wife and him.
self on the morning of Feb. - last, has
been placed under arrest. lie is charged
with assault with intent to kill Mrs
sward, ard with attempting suicide. He
BIS still confined to his bed. and is very
weak. Mrs. Wards relatives have an
2nounced their intention to prosecute him
with all the energy possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
No Wonder. Indeed.

From the Washington Post (Dsm.)
81 have spoken In seventeen States," ex-
claims Mrs. Parsons, land this is the first
time have ever been molested." That is
about the most vicious reprOach that the
United states of America have been truth
fully subject to in recent years. No wonder
the Anarchists despise us, when we permit
them to denounce ana eXecrate the govern
ment that gives them shelter and protection.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

The New York Evening sun estimates
rhe loss of garden truck in the South by
THE recent cold weather at 100000. This
BIT regards as a severe blow not only to
the farmers of the South, but also to every
hotel and restaurant proprietor in the
HNarth
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Mississippi no longer taxes drummers,
W. w. Stone, the auditor of public ac-
in that State to cease collecting the privi-
3ege tax of $50 imposed upon commercial
hrummers and the $3.50 upon whisky
drummers. The T. p. A. is marching on.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Janitor Titus. conYicted of mnrderinc

Janitor Titus, convicted OF numbering
rillie Smith at Hackettstown, N. j., Will
not be hanged. The Court OF Pardons OF
New Jersey has committed his sentence
TO Imprisonment for life. The court was
satisfied that Titus committed the muir
der, but did not think that 1t was done
with premeditauon. Titus is in very bad
health, and it is thought that he will not
live long. He has made no confession
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

President Cleveland has given up his
residence in Buffalo, and it is said that he
Bs no longer considered citizen of New
York. 1t Is we'll TO remember that he
himself has not said anything on the sub
sect, and that be will doubtless again be
a citizen of New York when his second
term expires.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Progress at the Snnth.
Fr0n Tie ROst0z HernE1 lIld

FT01o tbe Boston Herald IInd.
Nature has given to the people of that sec
tlen many advantages which we do not ENJOY,
Out until very recently the social condition OF
the people made them Indifferent to their OPP
portunitles and incapable OF utilizing them.
But one risks little in saying that in the next
likely TO be greater at the South than at the
North
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Itds mentioned as an interesting fact
that most of the Judges of the Superior
Court in Georgia are young men. Very
well, it speaks well for the State that she
has young men capable of holding such
Ugh and honorable office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

The people OF Florida do not take much
vetock in ex-senator Jones' plea that his
Dong stay in Detroit was owing TO his i'll
health. He will hardly be considered In
the approaching Senatorial election.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
From the Mao Yorn World lDen

From the Neqc York World (De0'.l
But we decline to believe in advance, that
the flftleth Congress can do nothing to stop
the collection of superfluOus revenue. To pro-
claim this Ia TO affirm that the war taxes must
go or forever. We think better of the repub-
mean system and of the capacity OF the people
urder 1t than to accept the present rate OF
taxation rs a fnalitv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
What He Loot.
1870 Boston BgdOet.

She was q maiden
With rare beauty laden,
And face that was wipsome and fair;
With soft loving light
In eyes like the night,
And long, silkon strands Of dark hair,
He loved her full well,
But never dared tell
His love, till one evening bright,
lie sat by her side:
Whatever betlde,"
He said, II will tell her tonight"
I've lost something here
And very much fear
IT'S gone from my Keeping forever;
think If you knew,
You'd wish. as do,
That and II never would sever"
"Why, what can IL be2"
She paused thouRhtmlly;
II can't seem TO place n" she said;
"ro think hard I'll strive"
with sober face. "I'Ye
Been thinking 1t might be your head"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

A short time ago Rev. DR.. McGlynn's
tympathizers presented him with a check
for $500. lie has Just returned it, with
letter, in which he says: IL have decided
not to retain your check, but TO return it
TO you, as do herewith, with the request
that you forward the amount 70 Mr..
Davitt. In the rscrudescence OF landlord
oppression from which the people of Ire
land are suffering at this moment, and in
The great battles that are yet to be fought
under the leadership Of Mr.. Davitt, he
VIII need all the aid we can send him ,,
Rev. DIR. McGlynn may be cranky on the
subject OF the possession OF land, but be
lVIpB Ireland.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

The House of Representatives OF tho
Pennsylvania Legislature has passed a
bill requiring every person or corpora.
tion Ia that State employing females in
manufacturing, mechanical or mercantile
establishments to provide suitable seats,
ana also requiring that such females snail
be permitted TO use the seats when not
engaged in active duties. This seems TO
be practical settlement OF n matter
which has caused much discussion in
this country for several years. The Leg
islatures Of other States might very well
follow the example Of that of Pennsyl-
wanna.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

The Chicago Anarchists are developing
peculiarities which even their sympa-
thizers don't like. Lawyer Solomon, one
Of the counsel for the contingent now con-
fined In the Chicago jail, lost his overcoat
the other day. 1t is alleged that Anarch-
ist Schnaubell walked Off with it. On
the same day Lawyer Solomon found
Anarchist Mccarthy in hfs dining room
pocketing the spoons. Perhaps, after all,
these occurrences mean that the Anarch.
lists are reforming. Theft is reprehensi-
bic, but it isn't quite as bad as murder.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

The farmer who keeps plow between
himself aud a mule during the spring
days will reap profitable harvest, by
land-by.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

The burning OF the Richmond Hotel at
Buffalo, n. Y, is believed TO have been
the work OF an inoendiary. number OF
incendiary fires have since occurred In
Buffalo. In the case OF the East Buffalo
Hotel, burned last Sunday night, the cook
IL thought 10 be the incendiary. lie has
been arrested and lodged In jail All Of
tho bodies have not yet been recovered
from the debris Of the Richmond Hotel, IL
not being safe for the seRrchers 10 work
near the orumbling walls. with one or
two exceptions the injured persons vt the
hospitals are reported As recovering.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
CURRENT COMMENT.


From the PhtlddelphiG Times (Dem.l
When last heard from the new South was
negotiating for a new saddle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

I The obscurity into which Malone, OF
Virginia, has entered is as deep as that
In which K. b. Hayes is buried.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Southern newspapers keep the word
fs'development' standing in type. 1t is
good word, and it suits the new South.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

"OUGnr we to annex CanadaY" incurred n
DctrOlter OF stranger In one Of our hotels
yesterday
"NO. hardly think we should Stnl nv
opposilion 10 u may be- personal matter"
"fou are not interested in property there,
are yOufn
wei, no. But you see I have son who
used TO be cashier Of u bank ia Ohio. and,
and
"Ah, yes, certainly. OF course. under the
circumstances, you would be rather preiu-
diced. Good-day.-Dstr0HS soo Prs6s.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25


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The MORNING NEWS, By mail, including
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The MORNING NEWS, 6y mail, six times
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/ Letters and kilograms should be addressed
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ton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Boston seems determined that her tele-
graph aud telephone wires shall be buried.
Every city In the country should follow
her example. Advertisements Of patent
medicines on the walls OF private resi-.
dences are not more destructive 10 the
beauty OF city than the poles and wires
Of telegraph and teleDhono companies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
'Regisfsred at tie Post once N Savannah.

FRIDAY. Marco 25. 1887.